Avignon Private Tour: History, Culture & Wine Tasting

Explore Avignon’s rich history, vibrant local culture, and indulge in the world-renowned wines of Châteauneuf du Pape on this private tour. Discover the Palais, Les Halles market, and the stunning vineyards, while tasting exquisite wines and immersing yourself in the region’s joie de vivre.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Palais des Papes - Explore the Palais with an interactive histopad that reveals the palace’s original decor. Skip the line for a hassle-free experience.
  • Chateau Fortia - Tour the vineyard to learn about wine production and enjoy a wine tasting session.
  • Chateau de la Gardine - Discover the Château to gain insights into winemaking and participate in a wine tasting.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Wine tasting at the Vineyard
  • Admission to the Palais des Papes - Avignon
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

For around 70 years in the early 1300s, Avignon was the center of the Catholic world. Its skyline boasts a stunning urban landscape, featuring the Saint Bénezet Bridge (the famous Pont d’Avignon), the Ramparts, Petit Palais, Cathedral, and the walls of the Popes’ Palace, flanked by four imposing towers. Begin your visit at the Palais, then take a short…

Location
Palais des Papes
Place du Palais des Papes
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jackfat123
May 25, 2024
Best history and wine tour - Christopher was a great tour guide! We had exactly the tour we wanted - some history, some wine, some beautiful places - comes highly recommended!
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Lfpmoreira
Sep 21, 2023
A wonderful day in Avignon! - We spent a wonderful day getting to know the hostoria and tasting excellent wines! Laurrant was a very attentive and professional guide making our day enjoyable and unforgettable!
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Shertraveler1014
May 14, 2023
Delightful Day in Provence - My husband and I spent the most delightful, memorable, and informative day with Christopher, exploring Avignon followed by wine tasting in Chateauneuf de Pape. He is a terrific guide who totally customized the day to meet our interests and needs. We look forward to returning to Provence and having Christopher as our tour guide to another part of the region.
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Peter
Nov 13, 2022
Great Tour & Guide - Christopher was a great guide. Knowledgeable, kind and professional. We had a beautiful day touring with him. Highly recommend!!
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202jennyd
Oct 31, 2022
Best Day in Provence - I can't give this a high enough rating. My husband and I were staying in Arles and wanted to see Avignon and the area around, but we didn't have a car. Christopher and I emailed ahead of time and he put together an itinerary that was perfect. We saw more in a day than we would have seen in on our own in a week. All in a way that felt unrushed and informative. He was a pleasure to spend the day with! We would do it again in a flash!!!
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Kaileigh2018
May 31, 2022
BEST Tour in Provence!!! - I can’t say enough good things about OohProvence! My husband and I booked a day tour of Avignon and the vineyards of Chateauneuf du Pape and it was our favorite day of the whole trip! A friend recommended the company and they were so right! Our tour guide, Laurent, tailored the whole day to us. We started with a tour of the Palace of the Pope and a walking tour of Avignon and I loved that we were able to move at our own pace throughout. Laurent was so knowledgeable and patiently answered all of our questions throughout the day. After the city tour we drove out to the vineyard, where we were treated like old friends! The private tour and tasting there was my favorite part. We had the whole place to ourselves and I loved learning all about how the wine was made and also the history of the region and the vineyard. Beyond the tour, Laurent gave us advice and recommendations for some of our other destinations. All day Laurent treated us like friends rather than tourists and it made the experience feel so much more authentic. It was a bit of a splurge compared to some other tours but the quality of the experience made it worth every penny in our opinion. If we make it back to Provence we will 100% book another tour with them!
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Milaya95
Nov 7, 2019
Very informative excursion - Avignon's history, local culture & the wines of Châteauneuf du Pape private tour is very informative excurtion, The guide Laurent is very competent and will give you a lot of info about history of this region, it is very useful excurtion for people who are interested in history and architecture. I would maybe make the Avignion visit a bit shorter and to make Châteauneuf du Pape winery visit longer, with more detailed observing and slower and more comprehensive degustation. Thank you OohProvance and Laurent specially for this great day! Very prfessional and responsible company.
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Mudnbiscuits
Sep 18, 2019
Best thing we did during our whole trip to France! - We had an absolutely lovely time with Laurent visiting Avignon. Learning the history of Avignon, touring the castle and finally wine tasting at Chateauneuf du Pape was amazing! We even bought some wine to ship home! It was a wonderful way to celebrate our 25th Wedding Anniversary. We highly recommend this tour and if you are lucky enough to have Laurent be your guide, it will be even better!
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